Manual:Infantry Manual:Equipment:Exoskeletons

Load Carrying Exoskeletons
While not common, the need for compact load handling equipment does exist in the environments in which the SFMC needs to operate. Such environments are supply and maintenance depots in broken and unstable terrain. The best option for these units is the use of exoskeletons that allow for a compact storage footprint, the mobility of a single marine and increase load handling ability.

H3450 Light Duty Powered Exoskeleton
This exoskeleton is a light cargo handler designed for small warehouse areas and cargo bays. The operator is situated in the torso, attached to the machine by means of a harness while in the standing position. The arms, legs, and 5-digit manipulators are controlled by the operator’s own movements. The controls are both intuitive and capable of precise movements. The exoskeleton can lift up to 5 metric tons of weight safely; and can lock its arms in several positions, allowing the operator to exit the cockpit and examine the cargo. Its arms are 1.5 meters long, with the manipulators having a span of 25 centimeters. The manipulators have magnetic grapples and non-skid surfaces on the gripping areas. The exoskeleton itself weighs 500-kilograms, and stands 2.5 meters tall.

H4596 Heavy Duty Powered Exoskeleton
This is a one man powered exoskeleton, used for heavy lifting and cargo loading. The operator is situated in the torso, attached to the machine by means of a harness while in the standing position. The arms and legs are controlled by the operator’s own movements, and the manipulator claws are controlled by thumb switches on the hand grips. The controls were not designed to manipulate the claws through precise or delicate movements, but skilled operators can often handle fragile materials without damaging them. The exoskeleton can lift to 10 metric tons; and can lock the arms in several positions, allowing the operator to exit the cockpit and examine the cargo. The exoskeleton itself weighs 2 metric tons and stands 3.5 meters tall. Its arms are each 2.5 meters long, and the manipulator claws can open to a maximum width of 1 meter. The gripping surface of each claw is coated in a friction enhancing finish and has electromagnetic grapples.